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2 Kings 4:30

King James Version (KJV)

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2 Kings 4:30

Verse 30 of 44

Scripture focus

And the mother of the child said, [As] the LORD liveth, and [as] thy soul liveth, I will not leave thee. And he arose, and followed her.

2 Kings 4:30 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on 2 Kings 4:30

Theological / Devotional

I will not leave thee. The woman had more faith in Elisha than in his servant. She knew the power of Elisha’s prayers and ministry, and she placed full confidence in him.

The Lord could have restored the child with only a word of request spoken by Elisha. He could have chosen to regard the prophet’s staff and the servant, and thus bring the child back to life. But the grief-stricken woman looked to Elisha as the messenger through whom the Lord would display His power, and the Lord saw fit to honor her faith and to deal with her in accord with her soul’s desire.

By SdaBc